Suggested Rifles and Calibers plains game bring a rifle that you are completely familiar with and comfortable shooting In other words your favorite white tail deer rifle with the right bullets will within reason be adequate for most anything on the plains As a guide while lesser calibers will suffice on the smaller antelope the 270 Winchester should be considered the minimum for most medium sized plains game species With the proper premium grade bullets and good shot placement the 270 is fully capable of taking many of the larger plains dwellers In addition to the 270 the rifle calibers most often brought to Africa by clients include in no particular order the various 7mm s to include the 7mm Mag 7mm Ultra Mag and even the 7x57mm Mauser the 30 06 Springfield is extremely popular and has long been a favorite of hunters around the globe The 300 Win Mag is an excellent all around choice especially if your safari will take you to areas where long shots may be necessary If larger and tougher game like Eland Roan or Zebra to name a few are on the menu think about the 338 Winchester Magnum a favorite of North American Moose and Grizzly hunters The above mentioned calibers are merely examples and should in no way be construed as recommendations BRING A RIFLE THAT YOU SHOOT WELL AND ARE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE WITH A word about bullets As a general rule premium quality heavy for caliber bullets are your best choice Many fine bullets are on the market today the Nosler Partition the Swift A Frame Woodleigh Weldcore Barnes X Triple Shock and the South African Rhino just to name a few Many of these fine bullets are available in factory loaded ammunition and can also be hand loaded if you possess those skills African game seems to be a bit tougher than game found elsewhere in the world Perhaps this is due to evolution and the extensive predation to which they are subjected so don t skimp on ammunition If you take nothing else away from this discussion READ AND BELIEVE THIS You can bring the finest rifles to Africa in just the right caliber with the perfectly matched heavy for caliber premium quality bullets and all will be for nothing if your shots are not placed correctly SHOT PLACEMENT is the most important single aspect of any discussion regarding hunting with a rifle Put in its most simple terms It s not what you shoot him with but where you shoot him that matters the most A badly placed shot with even the largest of rifles and the finest bullets available will result at best in a very long day of tracking and at worst a lost trophy The lose of a fine trophy can be a big disappointment but in case you haven t heard if you make it bleed you pay for it Enough about that Your Professional Hunter will guide you in this matter trust his judgment

Medical of independent companies like Global Rescue which can provide emergency evacuation services world wide The issue of Malaria is always of concern when heading to Southern Africa While malaria is to be found in some areas of South Africa primarily the northern reaches of the country near the Mozambique and Botswana borders Witkop Safaris is located in the Free State Province and is for the most part Malaria free So because this disease is transmitted by mosquitos the areas that you will be hunting as well as the time of year are factors which will determine your degree of exposure During our winter month May August you will hardly see any insects A few precautions can give you peace of mind and reduce your risk Your family doctor can prescribe a variety of prophylaxis agents that are approved for prevention A good insect repellant will also minimize your exposure Enough about Malaria Tap water is safe throughout South Africa but as some visitors prefer to drink bottled mineral water Witkop always has a plentiful supply on hand The sun in Southern Africa can be vicious and we advise the wearing of some type of hat and the use of a good quality sun block preferably unscented In the unlikely event that you become ill or injured for any reason Witkop Safaris stands ready to provide or arrange transportation to suitable medical treatment facilities Precautions We recommend that you take out travel and medical insurance prior to departure of your safari Click here to downlad personalized enrollment form Global Rescue Please submit the form to member services here Proper healthcare is never far away but care should be taken in having the necessary vaccinations NEVER GIVE YOUR MALARIA MEDICINE AWAY TAKE IT ALL Listen up and heed the water and malaria

Terms Universal Hunter Terms Print Email Hits 2166 Terms Terms and conditions for payment vary depending on the hunting products offered by Witkop Safaris and any other special requirements by the client Plains Game For plains game hunting a deposit of 50 of the package amount is required within ten 10 days of your booking to secure reservations and dates Traditional plains game hunting 50 of day fees are payable The balance of all outstanding amounts are payable upon completion of your hunting safari by cash credit card or Internet Transfer Cancellations For cancellations longer than 90 days prior to your arrival the balance of your deposit will be refunded after an amount equivalent to 10 of the full amount of the booking has been deducted in respect of administrative costs incurred With regards to cancellations less than 90 days prior to your arrival the entire deposit is forfeited to cover costs incurred by Witkop Safaris Dangerous Game For dangerous game hunting a deposit equivalent to 50 of the package amount is required within ten 10 days of your booking to secure reservations and dates The balance of all outstanding amounts are payable upon commencement of your hunting safari unless otherwise

Dangerous Game Pricelist Click on name to view US Buffalo From 11 500 Elephant POR Lion POR Leopard POR Hippo 9 400 White Rhino POR Crocodile From 7 000 DAILY RATES US 1x1 Big 5 500 Observer 280 Terms For dangerous game hunting a deposit equivalent to 50 of the package amount is required within ten 10 days of your booking to secure reservations and dates The balance of all outstanding amounts are payable upon commencement of your hunting safari unless otherwise agreed upon during negotiations If you hunt more trophies the balance is payable at the end of the hunt by cash credit card or Internet Transfer Prices subject to change without prior notice Cancellations For cancellations longer than 90 days prior to your arrival the balance of your deposit will be refunded after an amount equivalent to 10 of the full amount of the booking has been deducted in respect of administrative costs incurred With regards to cancellations less than 90 days prior to your arrival the entire deposit is forfeited to cover costs incurred by Witkop Safaris Dangerous Game A deposit of 50 is required at the time of your reservation and the full amount at the time of confirmation